Full day guided tour from a central departure point, return taxi transfers, to the tasting session + dinner on foot in Colmar (3 Days)
Full and half day guided tour from a central departure point, return taxi transfers to the tasting session + dinner on foot in Colmar (4 Days)

Dates / Availability:

Available mid-week and weekends from April to the end of October.

Trip Summary

For those looking for a mid-week or weekend Alsace wine tour with a good introduction to the various tastes and styles of Alsatian wines available, this may be the answer. Based in Colmar, the capital of Alsace wines, these three and four day breaks combine discovery of the local wines and gastronomy as well as good value for money. Your trip will start with a tutored tasting session of five Alsatian wines in the caveau of a premium local estate.

On the morning of day two, meet your English-speaking driver/guide at a central departure point for a full day transported wine tour in the Alsatian vineyards. There will be a maximum of eight people on the tour. You will be taken to three different wineries located in various areas and will learn about the unique wines of the region as well as gaining an insight into the local wine making process.

At each estate, you will be welcomed by the cellar master or a member of the family and you will enjoy a guided tasting session of the estate’s wines. You will also be taken to a picturesque village where you will be given some free time for lunch and to explore your lovely surroundings independently. At the end of such an enlightening day, you will be transported back to Colmar. In the evening, a three course dinner will be served in a traditional French restaurant of the city centre. Your dinner will be accompanied by an aperitif and two glasses of local wines.

If you opt for the four day break, then day three will comprise of a free morning to relax at your hotel and/or further explore the lovely Colmar. You may wish to have a look at the charming half-timbered houses of the story-book Little Venice as well as the tanner’s and fishmonger’s quarters. Alternatively you may wish to do some shopping in the quaint little boutiques or go to the covered market which is open every day except Mondays. After lunch, you will meet your English-speaking driver/guide for a half day tour including tours and tastings at two premium Alsatian wineries as well as a visit to a quintessentially Alsatian village such as Eguisheim, Pfaffenheim, Rouffach or Turckheim. Once again there will be a maximum of eight people on the tour. You will be taken back to Colmar at the end of the day and evening will be free to do as you please.

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Outline Itinerary

Day One

Upon arrival in Colmar, check into your chosen room at Hostellerie le Maréchal.

After settling in, a tutored tasting session of five local wines will take place in the caveau of a renowned local estate.

In your travel pack there will be a comprehensive list of recommended restaurants. We would be pleased to reserve you a table at any of these for dinner.

Day Two

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide at a central departure point in the city centre.

Your tour day will comprise of a full day tour in the Alsatian vineyards with tours and tastings at three different wineries where you will witness the century-old wine making process. The tastings will be commented by the cellar master or by members of the family.

You will be given some free time for lunch in a quaint little village where you will also be able to enjoy the small boutiques and the lovely atmosphere of the Alsatian countryside.

You will be taken back to Colmar at the end of the day.

In the evening, a three course traditional French dinner including drinks will be served in a gourmet restaurant of the town centre.

Day Three (Optional)

After breakfast, you will be given some free time to do as you please. You may wish to have a lie in. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore the town centre independently. The authentic tanner’s and fishmonger’s quarters are absolutely charming, and the area called Little Venice is a must see.

After lunch, meet your English speaking driver/guide at a central departure point in the city centre. Your tour day will comprise of a half day tour in the vineyards with visits and tastings at two Alsatian wineries. You will also visit picturesque small villages such as Eguisheim, Pfaffenheim, Rouffach or Turckheim.

You will be taken back to Colmar at the end of the tour.

Once again we would be pleased to reserve you a table for dinner.

Final Day

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.

Package Prices

These prices are per person excluding any discounts and include all of the package elements detailed.

Due to market volatility following the UK’s decision to exit the EU, these guide prices are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.

These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March). Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.

Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.

Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.

A £35 per person early bird discount applies to bookings confirmed and paid over 60 days before travel.

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

Please contact us to request further details and a full list of tour upgrades.

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of France! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

Stay longer! Just let us know if you would like to spend any extra nights at the hotel, and we are more than happy to provide the relevant supplements to stay longer.

Visit Strasbourg. Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region, is only 50 minutes by car / half an hour by train from Colmar. Why not treat yourself with a night or two in this charming bicultural city? We work with a wide range of hotels in the city centre and would love to recommend some great activities to make the most of your stay. Please contact us for details.

Riquewihr tour extension. We offer a great value, flexible break based in the picturesque village of Riquewihr, which lies on the Alsace wine route. Full details can be found on our website.

Discover Paris. We offer a whole host of accommodation options and tours/activities in the City of Love and itineraries can be tailor-made to your specific requirements.

Further Information

Travel to your Alsace Wine Tour

The price of this package does not include travel to Alsace. Please contact us for further information or find out more on our website.

Essential

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Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a deposit of £100 per person is required (or 20% if the total price of your trip exceeds £500 per person). Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

Lesley and I would just like to thank Jenna and the team at Grape Escapes for organising another excellent trip for us. The timing of the visits were spot on and the wineries that we visited were all different and had something to offer and educate us, apart from the wine of course .

Jeff- Chelmsford, UK

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